No penalty for a wrong answer. Always choose something, even on a pure guess.
Strategy
- Read the options before the recording begins.
- Listen for the speaker’s attitude, not only the facts — many questions ask what the speaker thinks.
- Do not choose an option just because you heard the words in it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there negative marking in Listening Multiple Choice, Single Answer?
No. One recording, one answer, no penalty — always answer even on a pure guess.
What should I listen for in Listening MCSA?
Read the options before the recording, and listen for the speaker’s attitude, not only the facts — many questions ask what the speaker thinks. Do not pick an option just because you heard its words.
Practice this task
Every listening: multiple choice, single answer question is live in the app, played and marked instantly against the official Score Guide — with the trait-by-trait breakdown, not a single black-box number.